Single Family Residence at Hickory
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Living Room - Hickory
Living Room - Hickory
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Primary Bedroom - Hickory
Primary Bedroom - Hickory
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Primary Bath - Hickory
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$849,900

Hickory, NC 28601
Listed by Xan Pilgrim · The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6.5
Living area
4,867 sqft
Year built
1997

About this home

This all-brick luxury residence is nestled in the prestigious lakefront community of Governor's Harbor in Northwest Hickory, offering an exceptional combination of elegance, comfort, and convenience. Featuring FOUR spacious en suite bedrooms, a beautifully updated kitchen, a partially finished walkout basement, and a fabulous media/movie room, this distinguished home is thoughtfully designed for sophisticated living. A grand foyer welcomes you with abundant natural light and opens to elegant formal living and dining rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, and a beautifully appointed family room with a gas log fireplace. The recently renovated gourmet kitchen is a showpiece, featuring newer KitchenAid appliances, a generous center island, pot filler, and seamless flow into the family room—perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Tastefully curated custom finishes enhance the home's distinctive character throughout. The upper level is highlighted by four luxurious en suite bedrooms, a rare and highly desirable feature that provides exceptional privacy and comfort for residents and guests alike. The impressive primary suite offers dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath complete with a soaking tub, separate shower, private water closet, and elegant finishes. Plush carpeting adds warmth and comfort to each bedroom retreat. The third floor offers a fully finished media/movie room with a full bath and small office closet, creating the perfect movie room, fitness studio, guest suite, or flexible living space. The partially finished walkout lower level is designed for entertaining, featuring a sophisticated lounge with wet bar, beverage refrigerator, full bath, and private office or flex space. Additional unfinished space offers endless possibilities for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a fully fenced private backyard, creating a peaceful retreat for relaxation, pets, play, and entertaining. Enjoy the covered patio and upper-level deck overlooking the private outdoor space, ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. A main-level garage and circular driveway provide added convenience and curb appeal. Residents of Governor's Harbor enjoy lake access and a community dock, offering the opportunity to embrace the sought-after lake lifestyle with boating, kayaking, fishing, and waterfront enjoyment just moments from home. Ideally located in Northwest Hickory, this home is just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare, recreation, private and public schools, and all the conveniences of city living while maintaining the tranquility of an established lakefront community. HOA dues are only $780 per year. Recent improvements include a newer roof and HVAC systems, providing added peace of mind. Combining timeless elegance, modern updates, four en suite bedrooms, a private fenced backyard, lake access, and a premier Northwest Hickory location, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury living at its finest. Don't miss your chance to experience this remarkable home.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4363402
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Governors Harbour
Status
Active
Days on market
77
On market date
April 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
W M Jenkins Elementary
1.34 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
260
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Hickory City Schools
Middle
Northview Middle
1.71 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
502
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Hickory City Schools
High
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
3.07 mi away · Grades 6-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
188
Student:teacher ratio
9.9:1
District
Hickory City Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Hickory's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
20 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools4
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Hickory, from live MLS data.

On the market 77 days -- 53 fewer days than Hickory's current average of 130 days.
For reference, the median list price across 370 active listings in Hickory right now is $326,945.

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$169,980 down
$679,920 loan
Principal & interest$4,410
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 27, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.